Ô de Lancôme Intense

It opens with green notes, bergamot and galbanum for a crisp lift, while apricot and peach soften that freshness with a fruity sweetness. The heart is floral, with lily of the valley, jasmine, rose and tuberose, and orris root adds a powdery trace. The base of musk, moss, cedarwood and amber settles into something warm and woody.

Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Voters pick fall most often, followed by winter and spring, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also suits office and daily wear. Joop! Berlin and Van Cleef & Arpels First have a close profile.